Autonomous Car Challenge (ACC) Category Information
The FIRA Autonomous Car Challenge (ACC) serves as a platform for higher education students, emphasizing intermediate and advanced problem-solving strategies, system development, testing, and debugging. ACC focuses on programming, coding, and control skills related to Machine Learning and Computer Vision using Ackerman Steering RC Cars. Students are guided by World FIRA Autonomous Car rules with local Malaysia FIRA Cup adaptations, enhancing psychomotor skills and problem-solving abilities.
Sub-Category: ACC Autonomous Racing Car
Participants develop a mobile car robot using sensors and cameras to autonomously complete laps on a provided track within a specified time frame, adhering to competition rules.
Specifications
| Weight Limitation | No limit |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Wheelbase ≤ 190mm; Length 300–550mm; Width 150–350mm; Height ≤ 450mm |
| Battery | Battery powered only, securely fastened with velcro or fasteners |
| Control | Fully autonomous (on-board or off-board) |
| Motor | Open |
| Power Supply | Open |
| Steering | Ackerman steering (one or two axis) |
| Drive Type | 4WD or 2WD (four wheels only) |
Competition Summary
Cars compete in "Time-Attack" preliminary rounds and side-by-side knockout rounds. The car with the highest points and fastest time is crowned the winner.
Sub-Category: ACC Urban Driving
Participants develop a mobile car robot using sensors and cameras to identify lanes and road signage with Machine Learning or object detection methods. Any open-source library or API is allowed.
Specifications
| Weight Limitation | No limit |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Wheelbase ≤ 190mm; Length 300–550mm; Width 150–350mm; Height ≤ 450mm |
| Battery | Battery powered only, securely fastened with velcro or fasteners |
| Control | Fully autonomous (on-board or off-board) |
| Motor | Open |
| Power Supply | Open |
| Steering | Ackerman steering (one or two axis) |
| Drive Type | 4WD or 2WD (four wheels only) |
Competition Summary
Cars must navigate the urban track, obeying all road signage to move from start to finish within a time limit. Points are deducted for disobeying road signage.